Fan request from Ao3 ❤️

Intro; Kaneki remembers everything, but he is still a member of the CCG and mentor of the Quinx. When he runs into Ayato and they catch up; Ayato must come to terms with Kaneki being a parent to a group of one eyed ghouls.

Ayato sighed as he walked down the almost empty side walk, Hinami was by his side; chatting aimlessly to him, although the majority of it went unheard by him. The two were on their way to the shops; Hinami had quite literally dragged Ayato with her despite him complaining. "But then Touka was like- Ayato-Kun!" Hinami yelled out; snapping her fingers in front of the male's face to get his attention, "huh? What were you saying?" Ayato asked looking over at the pouting face of Hinami. "pay attention, I was telling you about how Tou- Hey!" She started but she cut herself off with a yelp as she was suddenly shoved into Ayato's side as two people ran forward.

Ayato quickly manoeuvred himself to catch Hinami before she could fall to the floor, "what a bunch of meanies." Hinami huffed out as she stood up straight; straightening out her dress. "thank you Ayato-kun" Hinami giggled; smiling up at her saviour, as Ayato opened his mouth to reply, another voice suddenly tuned in. "I'm sorry!" A person from behind called out; causing them to turn around and face the person who did. Ayato and Hinami both immediately tensed up at the sight of the pair; mostly so from the man on the right that had also noticeably tensed up when they locked eyes. Once realising who it was; Ayato clutched his fists together and turned his head off to the side to hide his face. "Ka-" Hinami started to say but the man on the left cut her off.

"I'm sorry. Urie and Shirazu have no manners." The greened haired male quickly apologised; bowing in advance. "Uh, it's alright. You don't need to apologise sir." Hinami awkwardly replied, giving a small bow of her own. As Hinami interacted with the green haired male, Ayato continued to stare off at the side, frowning at nothing in particular, clutching and unclutching his fists. "Ayato-kun." Haise breathlessly called out; a smile fixing itself onto his face, Ayato's eyes widened considerably at the call of his name. "K-Kaneki?" Ayato whispered in a shaky tone as he turned to face the dark haired male; peaking through his hair shyly.

Haise smiled warmly at the younger male before taking long fast strides towards him, "huh?" Ayato muttered as he watched Haise walk towards him, he yelped out as he was abruptly pulled into a tight hug. "O-Oi!" Ayato yelled as he felt Haises arm snake around his waist; pulling him as close as possible, blood rushed to his face as he felt Haise bury his face into his neck. "Kaneki.." Ayato whispered as he wrapped his arms around Haise's neck, pulling lightly onto his black locks.

Haise sighed against the nape of Ayato's neck in relaxation. His arms squeezing Ayato's waist tighter, Ayato in return hugging his neck tighter, the two craving each other's comfort. "Huh? Sensei? Do you know him?" The green haired male asked as he looked from Hinami to his mentor, a look a surprise written on his face as he saw how close they two were. "Yeah..i do." Haise replied as he nuzzled his face into Ayato's neck, "G-Get off me a-asshole." Ayato complained; starting to wiggle in the tight hold he was in, as embarrassment started to kick in.

Haise chuckled as he pulled back at the command; he smiled fondly down at the flustered expression Ayato was wearing which triggered the younger to scoff and look off to the side to cover his red face. Haise chuckled before turning to look over at Hinami; who was watching him with an confused expression. "Hello Hinami-chan, it's been a while, hasn't it?" Haise chuckled as he moved to stand in front of the younger girl. "Oni-chan?" Hinami called out as Haise circled his arms around her waist, "hi." Haise chuckled, Hinami wasted no time and immediately embraced the older male back.

The green haired male cleared his throat awkwardly as the two broke apart, "Im sorry Mutsuki-kun." Haise lowly chuckled as he turned to face the male with an apologetic smile. "Um who are they Sensei? I've never seen them around CCG headquarters before" Mutsuki asked; eyeing the pair suspiciously, "They are...family." Haise chuckled, nervously scratching his check as he did, "oh. Okay." Mutsuki replied; it was obvious that he wanted to ask more about it but decided not too.

"Actually.." Haise started as he stepped back to stand by Mutsuki's side, "We were just on our way to get coffee, would you like to join us?" Haise offered with a gentle smile as he looked between the two hopefully. "Yeah sure whatever." Ayato grumbled in reply whilst Hinami nodded her head excitedly. "Perfect!" Haise grinned before turning to look over at Mutsuki "Are you okay with this Mutsuki-Kun?" Haise asked; placing a hand on his shoulder comfortingly.

"Yeah this is okay, Sensei." Mutsuki shyly replied; smiling up at Haise nervously, Haise chuckled and ruffled up his hair, "I'm glad. But tell me if you want to go home okay?" He asked as he walked over to Ayato's side. "Yeah I will." Mutsuki replied rubbing the tips of his fingers together nervously. Haise looked down at Ayato's inviting hand and grabbed it; squeezing it tightly, "tch." Ayato spat. "Did I give you permission to touch me?" The younger hissed which caused a grin to break out on Haise's face, "Yes." He chuckled in reply as he started to walk off; pulling Ayato with him."Whatever.." Ayato mumbled as he looked away from the smiling Haise in favour of a nearby tree.

"Come on Mutsuki! Lets go!" Hinami exclaimed as she walked over to the nervous male, linking her arm through his; so they could walk together. "My name is Hinami!" Hinami cheerily introduced herself with a friendly smile; Mutsuki looked over and gave a shy smile in return "Im Mutsuki." He replied, Hinami giggled, her smile widening.

"Ayato-Kun?" Haise called out; grabbing the younger's immediate attention, "what do you want?" Ayato grumbled looking up at the older with a scowl on his face. "I really need to-" Haise started but a loud crash caught his attention, looking over he groaned loudly "Urie! Shirazu! Stop fighting in the middle of the walkway!" Haise yelled out causing the two males heads to pop up at the sound. "But Sasan! Urie started it!!" The orange haired male that was currently being pinned down to the floor and kicking frantically at the dark haired male that was pinning him yelled back.

Mutsuki who could see the interaction covered his face with his free hand, "Are they always like this?" Hinami whispered in his ear as the two continued to wrestle. "Yes." Mutsuki replied miserably.

"I don't care who started it! Get back here now before either of you get hurt!" Haise replied; watching the two as they finally got off each other and came back over to join the group. Ayato scoffed loudly, "You're like a parent now." He teased, Haise chuckled and rubbed the back of neck nervously "Yeah I suppose I am, arent i?" Haise replied; an loving smile taking place on his face from the thought. "Yeah." Ayato mumbled 'you've changed so much Kaneki.' He thought as he watched Haise's facial expression turn to a stern parental one as the two males stood in front of them.

"You two be on your best behaviour we have people joining us today." Haise ordered, gesturing to Ayato and Hinami, they both nodded and walked off to Mutsuki's side as they started walking again. "Tch. Yeah you're definitely a parent." Ayato commented, Haise grinned down at him and winked; even something as small as that had Ayato's heart fluttering.

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The group walked down the streets, Ayato and Haise hand in hand as they chatted; well Haise rambling about anything and everything, Ayato listening despite looking like he wasn't. Mutsuki, Hinami and Shirazu were all talking and walking together, Shirazu unsuccessfully trying to flirt with Hinami as they did. Which left Urie; who was walking by himself with his earbuds in. As they reached their destination, Haise smiled excitedly down at Ayato "come on, they have pretty good coffee here, I want you to have some with me Ayato~" Haise exclaimed as he guided Ayato and himself to the back of the shop so they were alone. But of course the group followed them and sat close by so they couldn't really be alone per say.

"They're annoying." Ayato growled; frowning at the noisy group beside him, Haise chuckled at his side "I'm sorry about them, they tend to follow me a lot." Haise commented between chuckles, "Nah it's fine or whatever." Ayato replied, relaxing into chair. "So uh dumbass" the younger started, Haise looked over with a cute tilt of his head; urging Ayato to finish his sentence. "How did ya get stuck with a bunch of kids?" Ayato asked; nodding his head in the direction of said people.

"Oh, um." Haise said clearing his throat before continuing "after everything that happened with Arima, he made me a mentor to these kids, so I could teach and look after them." Haise replied, looking over at the group fondly. "They smell weird." Ayato grumbled which triggered Haise to burst out laughing, Shirazu who had overheard Ayato's commented frowned "I don't!" He yelled back, Ayato in return just rolled his eyes and raised his middle finger at him "You do so shut up." Ayato said which caused Shirazu to huff and fold his arms like a child would.

"You haven't changed at all Ayato-Kun." Haise managed out between chuckles, Ayato lowered his gaze 'I wish I could say the about you, idiot.' He thought subconsciously squeezing Haise's hand as he did. Haise giggled and pecked his cheek before looking down at the menu that sat in front of them. "What would you like to drink Ayato? You like Black coffee right?" Haise asked; pulling Ayato out from his thoughts, as he looked over at the older a small smile couldn't help but pop up. "Yeah." He replied, his smile widening that Kaneki had remembered.

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